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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Green Bay public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Waste Reduction Work Group activity
The commission's waste reduction work group shared its latest update, covering ongoing efforts to cut landfill waste citywide.
2027 recycling agreement with Brown County
A free annual renewal that keeps Brown County's recycling education and outreach going, which the city needs to keep its state grant funding.
Home Electrification seminar
Menasha Utilities is hosting a free beginner-friendly seminar on switching gas appliances to electric, including rebates and incentives. Open to all residents, not just Menasha customers.
Historic preservation survey grant
The city accepted a $20,000 state grant requiring no local match to designate a new historic district — the fifth round of such funding the city has used.
DPW rooftop solar design
A $53,000 design contract with Berners-Schober Associates moves the city toward solar panels on the Public Works building.
Rooftop solar at Public Works
The city hired an architect to design rooftop solar panels for the Public Works building — a step toward lower energy bills.
Leaf collection practices and stormwater protection
Alder Eck suggested notifying residents ahead of leaf collection so they could place leaves in the street, avoiding lawn damage from vacuum equipment. Staff said scheduling and state stormwater credit requirements make that tough, but are exploring gentler suction equipment.
EPA Environmental Education Grant opportunity
The Community Engagement Work Group wants work groups to brainstorm ideas for a federal environmental education grant, targeting a March 2027 application.
City energy benchmarking and community energy tracking
Staff need help entering city building energy data into Energy Star Portfolio Manager for 2025, and utilities aren't yet offering automated data feeds. Community-wide usage data was just received for the Green Tier report.
Youth engagement on the Sustainability Commission
City staff are trying to restart a youth engagement effort, meeting with Southwest High School's environmental club to give Green Bay students a voice at Commission meetings.